NOCCA presents ‘Carnival!’ this week

Published 12:00 am Saturday, March 16, 2013

The NOCCA Musical Theatre Division presents the Broadway classic “Carnival!,” featuring an outstanding student cast from across the region. NOCCA invites the public to performances nightly, March 20-23, 7 p.m., with an additional matinee Saturday, March 23, 2 p.m., in the Freda Lupin Memorial Hall, NOCCA, 2800 Chartres Street, New Orleans.
This will surely be a sell-out; purchase tickets now by visiting www.nocca.com as general seating is $15.
A fairytale of simplicity and compassion, “Carnival!” continues to grace stages and bring smiles to audiences worldwide. Premiering in 1961, this Merrill and Merritt musical is based on the 1950’s film “Lili.” Audience members will be taken on a journey, as they are invited under the circus tents by the traveling troupe of “Carnival!.”
Featured in the talented cast of local NOCCA students:
• Trey McCoy of LaPlace
• Mary Catherine Pintado of Destrehan
• Charis Gullage of Luling
• Austin Pecot of Luling
For more information on NOCCA or to purchase tickets please visit www.nocca.com.